Scope level for 200 Yards?

[TommyD11730]

At a distance of 200Y is a scope level relative? Is it a matter of "if I think it's relative it is"?

Just wondering what the masses think.

Thanks!

 

[leakeyjohn]

Without a use that is great question with a million answers. Specify a use scenario then you will get some answers. The days of a 4x scope was all you need can still apply, however I do not subscribe to that logic.

 

[TommyD11730]

Without a use that is great question with a million answers. Specify a use scenario then you will get some answers. The days of a 4x scope was all you need can still apply, however I do not subscribe to that logic.

Well said..
Shooting off a front rest, rear bag. 60x scope trying for tiny groups.

 

[Schippergreg]

Well said..
Shooting off a front rest, rear bag. 60x scope trying for tiny groups.

Plumb reticle and a level target will show if you’re canted. I personally haven’t seen anyone in sr br using a level on their scope.

 

[TommyD11730]

Target boards not really level... I do however mostly shoot black 1/2" circles.

I would like to think the scope is level/plumb.

 

[leakeyjohn]

Target boards not really level... I do however mostly shoot black 1/2" circles.

I would like to think the scope is level/plumb.

When I get out to shoot little black circles is what I prefer to aim at long range.

 

[J_idaho]

This all depends what you’re doing. When I was around 12 I remember my brother taking me to the river as long as I could hit a paper plate at 100 yards he was happy. Now if your benchrest it matters

 

[Dimner]

Target boards not really level... I do however mostly shoot black 1/2" circles.

I would like to think the scope is level/plumb.

Amen to this. Huge pet peave of mine is when I get back to the bench, get all setup ready to shoot and notice that I hung my target parallel with the target board and the board was all slanted.

 

[choprzrul]

If you do the same thing (cant) every time.....does it matter?

 

[El Matador]

If you do the geometry it tells you that for every degree of rifle/scope cant at 200 yards your bullet will move about 0.150". But a degree is actually quite a bit when you have a frame of reference in your scope, such as a square target to line up on.

 

[Walt Krafft]

I have shot a number of cleans at 600 yards with iron sights and a sling. No level. If your position is repeatable it doesn't matter what angle the rifle is at. I guarantee mine is not verticle when slung up prone.

 

[boltfluter]

If you do the same thing (cant) every time.....does it matter?

No it does not matter.
Paul

 

[Bottom Fodder]

I work to being more “level headed” in life anyway
if you think it does then use it. A good builder always try’s to be plumb and level

 

[Deleted member fkimble@charter.net]

The key word is "consistent". If your consistent, your golden.

Frank

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I don't use them for short range br work

 

[Liven The Dream]

For my 600,800,900&1000 Yard F/Class Shooting I find a Level handy.
Testing my .22 Rim Fire at 50yards using a Scope level a little cant is big on paper ?
One size shoe doesn't fit everyone.